Sam Farr: “Why not try to use more--if we can only present 6 percent of our applications, why not use your resources to look at the…”

History has shown us what we can get by retreating into a defensive, isolationist crouch.

Following the administration's path forward for our international affairs budget is the equivalent of retreat.

We will take our chances down the road, even if that may mean a much steeper cost in terms of American blood and American treasure.

I thank the gentlewoman for yielding. This is probably the last time I rise on this floor to speak after 23 years of serving here. It may take me a little more than 5 minutes.